Freshwater Fish Identification
Identification of Smallmouth, Guadalupe/Spotted and Largemouth Bass
 Smallmouth Bass
A. Vertical barring along the sides.
B.
Jaw does not extend beyond the back margin of the eye when mouth is
closed.
C. Brownish-green color; white belly area does not
extend high on the sides.
 Guadalupe and Spotted Bass
A. Irregular lateral stripe is similar to, but more broken
than in largemouth bass.
B. Jaw does not extend beyond the
back margin of the eye when mouth is closed.
C. Spots on
scales form "rows" of strips on whitish belly area.
 Largemouth Bass
A. Definite lateral stripe
B. Jaw
extends well behind the back margin of the eye when mouth is closed.
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